How we are run

Our management and board

We are managed by a senior management team of four, who report to our board. Our board consists of up to 14 trustees, with eight elected by members and six appointed by the board. The board agrees strategy and is accountable to our members. Operational matters are delegated to our director.

Governance review

We are currently undertaking a review of our governance model. Our aims are to reflect the changing nature of the UK, improve representation and engagement, and ensure our governance meets best practice.

We intend to bring any changes from the review to our annual general meeting in November 2024. We have surveyed our members and held several conversations with key stakeholders. If you have any feedback or thoughts about our governance review, please do not hestitate to get in touch and email will@museumsassociation.org.

Our senior management team

Sharon provides the strategic leadership and vision for the organisation and for the successful delivery of the our strategic framework.

Will is responsible for business strategy and trading activities, including membership, marketing, sales, website, directories and member communications.

Simon edits Museums Journal, oversees online editorial content and programmes the MA’s annual conference, one-day conferences and members’ meetings.

Neil leads our finance, human resources, and information technology functions, as well as our trusts and funds.

Our board

Steve has been a board member since 2019. He is the Director of Culture & Heritage at Norfolk County Council.

Mo joined the board in 2023. He is a chartered accountant and Finance Director at Bloc Digital.

Beloved has been a board member since 2019. She is Learning Programme Manager at Aspex Portsmouth.

Stella has been a board member since 2020. She is the Head of Investment for The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Northern Ireland.

Hasina joined the board in 2024. She is the Youth Programme Producer at Wellcome Collection.

Janet joined our board in 2024. She is Executive Director of Museums & Participation at National Museums Liverpool.

Tony joined our board in 2022. He is a sculptor, chair of Shape Arts, and consultant and advisor to many cultural organisations.

Sara joined our board in 2021. She is Sustainability Advisor at UK Sport.

Kathleen joined our board in 2022. She is a freelance curator and collections consultant.

Christine joined our board in 2022. She is Head of Cultural Heritage & Wellbeing at OnFife.

Rachael joined our board in 2021. She is Museums and Arts Manager at MonLife Heritage Museums in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Kate joined our board in 2024. She is an Editor at Science Museum Group.

Michael has been a board member since 2020. He is Director of Public Engagement and Research at National Trust for Scotland.

Georgina joined the board in 2024. She is Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Manchester Museum.